Exercise/Fitness

7/22/2024 |  Planet Fitness to Open First Franchise Locations in Spain (SGB UPDATE) Planet Fitness, the fitness center franchisor, is opening its first club in Sabadell, a province in Barcelona, Spain.
As part of its strategic growth plan, Planet Fitness believes there is significant potential in Spain. The company said the first several clubs will be joint ventures with franchisee partners, and the remainder of the market will be franchised.

7/18/2024 |  Workouts at Nationals Park give members of the military a chance to train in a unique setting (Associated Press (AP)) WASHINGTON (AP) — Just after 7 a.m. on what turned out to be a record-tying hottest day in the history of the nation’s capital, more than 100 members of the U.S. military sprint from station to station to cycle through grueling drills.
The setting is not a military base but rather a baseball stadium. They run stairs and shuttle runs, do pushups in the outfield and toss a tennis ball next to the visiting bullpen at Nationals Park.

7/17/2024 |  Fitness International Acquires XSport Fitness (SGB UPDATE) Fitness International, LLC, operator of the LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio brands, announced its acquisition of XSport Fitness, expanding its offerings in Chicago, New York and Virginia markets.
“We are proud to add XSport Fitness’ facilities to our nationwide network of health clubs,” said Jill Greuling, president of club operations of Fitness International. “This expansion solidifies our position as one of the largest privately-held health club operators in the United States and provides the opportunity to bring our best-in-class fitness experience, with the widest range of amenities and the friendliest service at an affordable price, to more people across the country. With today’s acquisition, Fitness International has once again invested in its members.”

7/17/2024 |  Fitness Ventures LLC Set to Open Crunch Gym in Greenwood, IN (SGB UPDATE) Crunch Franchise announced the fall 2024 opening of Crunch Greenwood, a 50,000-square-foot fitness facility in Greenwood, IN.
Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures, LLC, Crunch Greenwood will occupy the former Christmas Tree Shoppe at the Greenwood Pavilion.
Crunch ranked first in the fitness category and 29th overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, a comprehensive franchise ranking.

7/11/2024 |  Orangetheory Fitness Inks Franchise Partner for Central and South Florida (SGB UPDATE) Bluegrass Fitness, an affiliate of Manna Capital Partners, LLC, has acquired 18 Orangetheory Fitness studios in the Orlando and South Florida markets, and has executed a multi-year development agreement covering Central and South Florida.
This partnership marks Manna Partners’ first investment in the fitness sector.